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Provolone vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are provolone and peppermint different?

  • Provolone is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 84% higher.
  • Peppermint has less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index (27) than peppermint (70).

Cheese, provolone and Peppermint, fresh are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +191%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +579.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.3%
Contains more IronIron +876.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1165.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11660%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +993.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1040%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +582.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2731.9%
Contains more OtherOther +166.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +595.8%
Contains more WaterWater +92.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22303%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Peppermint
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Peppermint DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.078g 0.246g 77%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 496mg 73mg 60%
Iron 0.52mg 5.08mg 57%
Calcium 756mg 243mg 51%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.176mg 51%
Protein 25.58g 3.75g 44%
Fats 26.62g 0.94g 40%
Sodium 876mg 31mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Copper 0.026mg 0.329mg 34%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Folate 10µg 114µg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.11mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 0.033g 18%
Calories 351kcal 70kcal 14%
Potassium 138mg 569mg 13%
Magnesium 28mg 80mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 1.706mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.082mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.129mg 4%
Carbs 2.14g 14.89g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.266mg 4%
Vitamin A 236µg 212µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.338mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.508g 2%
Net carbs 2.14g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Peppermint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Provolone
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 845mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.832g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients
  2. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.